Discover the basic needs of the child’s brain and how you can support its healthy development. In this video, we discuss the importance of physical and emotional safety, proper nutrition and the right environment, according to the principles of the Montessori – Montessori method
💡 Key Points:
ℹ️ Children need physical and emotional security, proper nutrition, stability and predictability in their environment, as well as loving guardians. These conditions are the foundation for healthy brain development.
ℹ️ Unlike most animals, human children are born “incomplete”, with basic reflexes and some understanding of the world, but with many potentials yet to be realized. Their full development requires active interaction with the environment.
ℹ️ Children are born with a burning desire to complete their development. This internal drive leads them to engage in activities that promote the development of their physical, cognitive and social skills.
ℹ️ The only way for children to complete their development is through extensive exploratory interaction with their environment.
ℹ️ From birth, humans need environments that offer them opportunities for experimentation and exploration. Such environments promote the development of brain patterns and skills necessary to complete their development.
ℹ️ The contribution of Dr. Maria Montessori: Recognizing that children are born with the desire to complete themselves, Dr. Montessori has created educational environments that allow children to achieve this. Her method is based on providing the right tools and freedom for self-directed learning. For more information about the Montessori method and how it can support your child, visit us at Montessori Way of Life in Agia Paraskevi, Attica, Greece.